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Asato Asato

あさと あさと

Asato Asato

Pen Names: Asato Asato（Pen name used as a light novel author）

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1985-01-01 （Japan）
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Light novel author
Active Years
2017-
Influenced By
Final Fantasy Tactics, BLACK/MATRIX+, Knights of Sidonia, Film 'Black Hawk Down'

Awards

23rd Dengeki Novel Prize
2016
Work: 86 -Eighty Six-
Organization: Dengeki Novel Prize (KADOKAWA / ASCII Media Works)
Result: 大賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

86 -Eighty Six-

2017 Science fiction / Military / Light novel

A multi-perspective story set amid war and politics that explores the boundary between humans and those treated as non-human. It follows people involved with mechanized weapons called 'Legion' and their struggles.

Boundary of humanity vs. dehumanizationWar and politicsDiscrimination and oppression
Adaptations
  • [Anime (TV)] 86 -Eighty Six- (TV anime) (2021)

Bibliography

  • 86 -Eighty Six- (Dengeki Bunko, 14 volumes as of listing)

Adaptations

  • 86 -Eighty Six- (TV anime adaptation)

Translations of Works

  • 86 -Eighty Six- (English title)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Detailed military depiction contrasted with emotional characterizationEnsemble cast / multi-perspective narrative
Recurring Motifs
Boundary between humans and non-human entitiesEthics and responsibility on the battlefield

Legacy

'86' is regarded within the light novel field for its layered depiction of politics and war; through its anime adaptation it gained wide recognition and is considered influential among younger audiences.

Quotes

  • I repeatedly write about the boundary between humans and things that are human yet not treated as human.
    Source: Wikipedia (Asato Asato) (2018)

Trivia

  • Began writing fiction around the time of entering junior high school.
  • Often listened to the film 'Black Hawk Down' as background music while writing '86'.
  • Has publicly stated a fondness for garter belts.